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Hot water for showering is provided either by a stored hot water system or by an instantaneous heater of some description that heats the water on demand. One could argue therefore that; 'in general terms', that there are only two different types of showering system:
• Instantaneous electric shower
A direct acting appliance such as an electric shower, which heats the water as it is drawn through the unit.
• Mixer valve shower
A shower that uses the same water system, that feeds your taps in the bathroom, kitchen, and utility room etc. Often referred to as a mixer shower.
However, hot water heating systems can also be divided into two 'generic categories':
Water that is heated; for example by an electric element (emersion heater) or a separate heating boiler; and then stored in a cylinder (which traditionally formed the airing cupboard)
Water that is heated on demand via an instantaneous boiler commonly known as a combination or multipoint type boiler.
Combination or instantaneous water heating boilers now account for approximately 50% of the UK, water and domestic heating market. Therefore when deciding which shower to choose you will need to consider three main options, follow the links to gain a brief over view of the benefits and pitfalls of each type of showering solution.
Choosing the right shower for you
